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were flooded long before the threshold is reached. He believed that the threshold should be <br /> lowered 12 or 13 inches. He commented that his daughter also lives in the neighborhood and at <br /> her rear lot line the water level is 12 inches. He believed that the DNR was going to raise the level <br /> of the wetland by 4 or 5 inches, and this is much too high. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that before all the homes were built the DNR established the <br /> normal water level of the wetland,which is the OHW mark. He stated that the new outlet structure <br /> matches that OHW mark. He stated that because of all the rain there is extra water coming through <br /> the structure. <br /> Mr. Bollman asked why the structure was not built with more flexibility such as flashboards that <br /> could be pulled out to drop the water level accordingly. <br /> Eric McBroom, 5771 145th Court NW, agreed that a few weeks ago was probably the best reading <br /> that they have had. He was unsure when the water level was increased. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that the outlet structure was constructed in Spring of 2023. <br /> Mr. McBroom asked if all the increased water is then a result of the rain this Spring. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that is true. <br /> Mr. Bollman commented that the threshold is too high. <br /> Mr. McBroom commented that he was losing yard a few weeks ago when that reading was done. <br /> Ms. Larson asked if the wetland could be dredged to create more storage room. She commented <br /> that with the higher water the wildlife is coming back, which is great, but perhaps dredging would <br /> assist to keep water in the pond and not in yards. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that he is unsure the purpose that dredging would serve at this <br /> point. <br /> Chairperson Musgrove asked if a wetland could legally be dredged. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that it is not legal to dredge a wetland. <br /> Chairperson Musgrove stated that she spoke with Becky Wozney from the Anoka Conservation <br /> District who provided additional input on cattails noting that if the water level stays high the <br /> cattails will not survive into the Fall. <br /> Tim Hoyt, 5741 145th Court NW, commented that he is thankful that the residents have the <br /> opportunity to speak tonight. He asked if there would be documentation of the conversations the <br /> City has had with the DNR related to the water level that could be shared with area residents. He <br /> commented that he reviewed the original Council minutes and it seems that the City made the <br /> decision to raise the water level four inches higher than the level of record and the DNR approved <br /> Public Works Committee/June 18, 2024 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />